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Love Island USA Contestant Apologizes for Past Comments
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Selome Hailu · Variety
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Key points
- Vasana Montgomery was expelled from Love Island USA Season 8 for using the n-word in social media videos.
- Montgomery publicly apologized for the resurfaced content from her teenage years.
- The apology was posted on her Instagram story, acknowledging the harm caused by her past remarks.
Vasana Montgomery, a contestant on Love Island USA Season 8, was expelled from the show after videos surfaced in which she used the n-word. The 25-year-old from Beaverton, Oregon, made a public apology via her Instagram story, addressing the resurfaced content from her teenage years. Montgomery acknowledged the inappropriateness of her past remarks and expressed regret for the pain they may have caused.
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